First and second conditional - mixed exercise
I Respond to the following situations. Use the first or second conditional sentences.
1. My sister is ill. She won't go out. If my sister wasn't ill, she ........................... out.
2. I won't cook for you. I'll be busy at the weekend. I won't cook for you if I ...................... busy
at the weekend.
3. Won't he drink anything? He'll be thirsty. If he .................................... anything, he'll be
thirsty.
4. I don't have a driving licence. I can't drive you there. If I ................... a driving licence, I could
drive you there.
5. We'll go to the beach. The weather will be sunny. We'll go to the beach on condition that the
weather ............. sunny.
6. I feel so tired because I don't sleep well. I .............................. so tired if I slept well.
7. I don't know how to do it. I can't help you. I could help you provided I .................... how to
do it.
8. Try this meal. You will like it. If you ..................... this meal, you will like it.
9. I'll give you this map. You won't get lost. I'll give you this map in case you ................... lost.
II Decide whether the following sentences should be in the first or second conditional, and put
the verb in brackets into the appropriate form.
1. He's coming to our offices tomorrow. If I (see) _________________ him, I'll give him the message.
2. We (move) __________________ if we had the money. Unfortunately new houses are very
expensive in this area.
3. If I (be) _________________ a millionaire, I'd still work so that I didn't get bored.
4. If I (tell) _________________ you a secret, will you promise not to tell anyone?
5. Do you think it would be better if I (wait) _________________ another week, or shall I sell my
shares in the company now?
6. If he causes any more problems, I (fire) _________________ him.
7. Would you mind if I (open) _________________ the window? It's really hot in here.
8. If I (lose) _________________ my job, I'd apply to join the police.
9. Where would you go if you (can) _________________ go anywhere in the world?
10. If you (see) __________________ her, say hello.